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Royals signed RHP Roman Colon to a minor league contract.

The 35-year-old hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2012. He spent the 2014 season toeing the slab for the Brother Elephants in Taiwan. He makes for a low-risk depth signing, but is unlikely to make a major impact for the Royals in 2015. Sat, Jan 10, 2015 12:41:00 PM

Colon appeared in a few games for the Royals last season but spent most of the season at Triple-A, posting a 3.09 ERA, 7.9 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 over 40 games. He's merely organizational depth. Sun, Feb 17, 2013 01:25:00 PM

Royals sent RHP Roman Colon outright to Triple-A Omaha.

Colon was designated for assignment over the weekend and passed through waivers easily. The 32-year-old right-hander is likely to spend the rest of 2012 in the minors. Mon, Jun 25, 2012 03:01:00 PM

The move clears a spot for on the 25-man roster for Francisley Bueno. Colon allowed six runs on 12 hits in three appearances (eight innings) for the Royals. He seems likely to pass through waivers unclaimed and accept an organizational depth role in the minors.

The deal also comes with an invitation to spring training, but Colon is doubtful to earn a spot in the Royals' Opening Day bullpen. He spent the entire 2011 season at the Triple-A level, posting a 4.85 ERA in 29 2/3 innings. The righty will function as organizational relief depth for the Royals.

Colon spent the 2010 season with the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization. He owns a 5.12 career ERA and 1.49 career WHIP over 179 1/3 total major league innings. The 31-year-old will begin 2011 at Triple-A.

The Royals sold Roman Colon's contract to the Kia Tigers of the Korean Baseball Organization, according to Royalsprospects.com's Greg Schaum.

The Royals designated him for assignment last month and outrighted him to Triple-A Omaha on April 21. Colon, 30, allowed four runs in two innings (18.00 ERA) for the Royals this season prior to his demotion. He posted a 4.83 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 29/22 K/BB ratio in 50 1/3 innings last season.

Royals agreed to terms with RHP Roman Colon on a one-year, $665,000 contract.

Colon gets a split contract worth $240,000 if he's in the minors. He opened last season in Triple-A, but he was called up in late May and ended up with a 4.83 ERA in 50 1/3 innings. He'll probably be the Royals' 11th or 12th pitcher.

Colon, 28, was signed to a minor league contract this winter and failed to make the big league bullpen during spring training. He had a 2.84 ERA and a 26/8 K/BB ratio at Omaha, prompting his promotion.

Roman Colon pleaded no contest to an assault charge that stemmed from a locker room scuffle during which he punched a teammate last June.

Lucas County Judge Gene Zmuda found Colon guilty Monday and sentenced him to 200 hours of community service. Zmuda told Colon that he would be teaching disabled and disadvantaged children how to play baseball.

Depth Charts

Royals manager Ned Yost said Monday that Mike Moustakas will be "100 percent, ready to go" for the start of spring training next February.

He'll be 10 months removed from the ACL surgery that ended his 2016 campaign in May. Moustakas will be trying for a big comeback season in 2017 with free agency looming next winter. He earned his first All-Star nod in 2015, finishing with a cool .284/.348/.470 batting line with 22 home runs and 82 RBI in 147 games.